A project by an adolescent that looks at the various forms of contraception and how they are used. Links are provided to further develop this topic.

Read a short account of Margaret Sanger's crusade to promote birth control. Included is a bronze bust sculpted by Joy Buba.

Once an impoverished German-Jewish immigrant, Julius Schmid became known as the king of condoms by selling reliable modern contraception and making millions in the process.

Exerpts from Griswold v. Connecticut, the Supreme Court decision regarding marital privacy and birth control. Hours of oral arguments on Real Audio, a link to case opinions, an abstract summary, and notes about the vote of each justice...

A collection of almost 60 years' worth of articles and speeches by Margaret Sanger, noted birth control pioneer.

The American Radicalism Collection holds over 17,000 items. It includes books, pamphlets, periodicals, posters, and ephemeral material covering a wide range of viewpoints on political, social, and economic issues in America. The emphasis...

Biographical sketch of Margaret Sanger who founded the birth control movement and became an outspoken and life-long advocate for women's reproductive rights.

This Supreme Court case dealt with the issue of contraception. View the the Supreme Court opinion as delivered by Justice Douglas.

This is the home page for the organization formed to reduced the rates of teen pregnancy in our society; there are articles, resources, tips and articles to help all groups involved achieve that objective.

Engaging youth in discussions about family planning is difficult for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is the general discomfort adolescents have talking with adults about sex. Sometimes it can be easier to talk about...

Along with demands for other rights in the 1960s and 1970s came the demand for reproductive rights. Read the development of ideas from the introduction of birth control pills in 1960 to the contentious Supreme Court ruling in Roe v Wade...

Detailed summary of the life of Margaret Sanger who devoted her life to legalizing birth control.

Simulate the spread of germs and explore current issues in the field of medicine such as the placebo effect, contraception and myths and facts about AIDS. Describe how pandemics have changed history, and discover how x-rays and...

This blog article discusses population growth in the context of wealth, poverty, women's rights and birth control.

This site provides basic information on human genetics and reproduction using tutorials, simulations, images and quizzes. There are also links to other worthwhile sites.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a follow-up to a video about teen pregnancy. Contraception and prevention of STD is discussed. Student assessment is included.

As a teen, making considerations about sexual activity can be quite complicated. There are numerous issues to be aware of that have both physical and emotional implications. The article is well written and quite comprehensive.

This extensive review of the advances in medical research and technology in the 1950s credits the Cold War and Cold War thinking with promoting scientific research and government funding of that research, including medical issues. Find...

Menstruating monthly usually accompanies cramps. For some people these cramps can be excessively painful. If you are experiencing such pains you may have endometriosis. You can learn more about the condition in this article. It also...

Having a period usually comes with numerous other changes in the way your body feels and looks. If you're curious as to whether or not what you are feeling is normal, check out this site. It also includes links to related sites.

Students learn about the structure and function of the organs of the female reproductive system.

This lesson addresses facts and fiction about teen pregnancy. It is an in-depth look into the social and financial challenges of teen parenting. It includes a cost analysis of a baby's first year of life. Be aware the subject of this...

Tells the story of a young, brilliant, Russian immigrant who taunted mainstream America with her outspoken attacks on government, big business, and war.

Contraceptives are designed to prevent pregnancy in three basic ways: they either block sperm, disable sperm before they reach the uterus, or suppress ovulation. But is one strategy better than the other? And how does each one work?...